McLaren reveals 2027 LMDh show car, plans for trackday model
McLaren has offered a first-look at the Hypercar challenger with which it will return to top-flight sportscar racing in the World Endurance Championship. The British organisation unveiled a full-scale model of the LMDh prototype that will race in the Hypercar class of the WEC from 2027 ahead of this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, 30 […]
New retro series for recent sportscars to support WEC
A new series featuring LMP1 and LMP2 prototypes built up to the mid-2010s, along with GT cars from the same era, will support rounds of next season’s World Endurance Championship. The new Le Mans Legends Series has been created by prolific historic racing organiser Peter Auto and the cars will race at some of the […]
Nick Tandy isn’t focused on the Triple Crown — He just wants to win Le Mans
Nick Tandy knows he’s standing on the precipice of history. With wins at Daytona and Sebring this year, he’s in the unique position — alongside fellow Porsche Penske Motorsport drivers Felipe Nasr and Laurens Vanthoor — to be the first to win the triple crown of endurance racing within the space of a calendar year. But, […]
Roger Penske and his white whale that is Le Mans
Call me Roger. No, this isn’t the start of an epic tale of a man and his white whale (if you recognize the nod to Moby Dick). This is more a look at a man and his mostly white-clad race car taking on, again, the chase to a prestigious trophy win and honors. Roger Penske […]
Ford reveals more details about 2027 WEC LMDh challenger
Ford has appointed ORECA as chassis partner for its return to the top-tier of sportscar racing in the 2027 World Endurance Championship, having revealed more details about its LMDh programme. The Blue Oval confirmed at the end of January that it would join the growing LMDh ranks and return for its first full factory bid […]
Hypercar, LMDh rules extended to 2032 in WEC
The lifecycle of the current generation of Le Mans Hypercar and LMDh prototypes has been extended until 2032 in the World Endurance Championship. The move, predicted by Motorsport.com in April, means that the LMH formula is set to span 12 years following its 2021 introduction and LMDh 10 years, and follows on the two-year extension […]
What we’ve learned from Le Mans 24 Hours 2025 so far
Ferrari is still favourite to make it three in a row Ferrari has long been keen to shake off the favourite’s label — before and after it arrived in Le Mans this time around. It has only been willing to admit that it is “one of the favourites”. But even though it could manage no […]
“Handcuffed” by BoP, Peugeot drivers feel hopeless for Le Mans 24 Hours
World Endurance Championship competitors aren’t normally allowed to talk about the Balance of Performance, which aims at creating a level playing field, but ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Peugeot Hypercar squad is having a hard time thinking of anything else. “It’s got your hands tied, and you’re handcuffed,” is the way Paul […]
“Handcuffed” by BoP, Peugeot drivers feel hopeless for Le Mans 24 Hours
World Endurance Championship competitors aren’t normally allowed to talk about the Balance of Performance, which aims at creating a level playing field, but ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Peugeot Hypercar squad is having a hard time thinking of anything else. “It’s got your hands tied, and you’re handcuffed,” is the way Paul […]